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Queer-Owned & Local: Myles Does My Hair

Looking for bright colour, bold authenticity, and a deep sense of care? That’s what you’ll find with Myles Does My Hair, also known as A Vivid Edge Salon & Spa . Located on Departure Bay Road, this queer-owned salon has become a go-to for personal transformation, gender-inclusive services, and…

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Boat Rides Not Your Vibe? Have No Fear, YCD is Here.

Whether you’re flying in from far away or you’d just rather skip the boat shuffle, the Nanaimo Airport (YCD) has you covered. With direct flights from some of Canada’s hottest hubs and multiple daily connections to Vancouver, this airport makes getting to (and from) Nanaimo a total breeze. No…

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Last Minute Escape to Nanaimo? Try Harbour Air.

Ever dreamed of taking a flight tour but couldn’t quite justify dropping hundreds of dollars for a few scenic spins? Well, turns out there’s a functional solution that’s basically a two-for-one deal, and honestly, we can’t think of a single downside. Harbour Air is a seaplane service that doubles…

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Weekend Escape from the City? Hullo can help.

We get it. City life can be a lot. The noise, the traffic, the “why is everyone in such a rush?” energy. Sometimes you just need a break, but you don’t exactly have a week to disappear. Enter Hullo Ferries: your fast-pass ticket from downtown Vancouver to Nanaimo’s waterfront in just 70 minutes. No…

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Wildplay Nanaimo: Your Home for Adventure

Nestled in Nanaimo’s lush, rainy forests lies a place where adrenaline meets adventure. Think ziplines through towering evergreens, heart-pounding freefalls, and swings that’ll have you questioning your life choices in the best way possible. Welcome to WildPlay Nanaimo. What's So Wild About…

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Food Trucks? We May Have Heard of Those…

We don’t know if you knew it, but Nanaimo is home to a big food truck scene. Like, BIG. We’re talking “you’ll need a bingo card to keep track of them all” big. Turns out, we seriously love a restaurant on wheels. From fully loaded hot dogs to New Zealand–style ice cream, authentic Caribbean…

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Tour the Studios of Gabriola Island this Thanksgiving

This Thanksgiving weekend, the Gabriola Arts Council invites you to the 29th Annual Thanksgiving Studio Tour! Think bold paintings, wild sculptures, and creations you didn’t even know you needed until you saw them. If it can be dreamed up, chances are a Gabriola artist has already made it (and it’s…

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